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LuckyCharms

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1. Mine went in less time than that, a kennedy...

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 05:41 PM

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and so did the expansion tank.

Seems like they used to last a lot longer,

I thought it just needed an anode rod replacement, but the whole thing had to be replaced.

Price sounds about right for what they are charging these days.

Sorry that happened.

I was going to do mine myself, but my back was bad and I don't like messing with gas.

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Well, just replaced my hot water heater, 8 years old (2018) $1074.00 [View all] a kennedy Tuesday OP

Mine went in less time than that, a kennedy... LuckyCharms Tuesday #1

I just had mine replaced for 1700.00. GentryDixon Tuesday #2

How Much Does it Cost to Install a Water Heater? Goonch Tuesday #3

I replaced mine a few years ago. Americanme Tuesday #4

One of these days, if I'm replacing a tank type water heater, I'm going to try a powered anode rod. hunter Yesterday #5